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Parrish coach Chris Harris high-fives players as they come off the field during the Tornadoes’ State Softball Tournament opener against Fayetteville. The Tornadoes won their first ever softball title with a 5-0 win over Kinston. Photo by Johnathan Bentley
Parrish in ‘elite class’
When Parrish recorded the final out against Kinston in the Class 1A state championship softball game Saturday night, only one thing was going through coach Chris Harris’ mind — don’t cry.
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Walker’s Colby Hopper signs with Gadsden State
One state championship and four trips to the State Tennis Tournament — Walker’s Colby Hopper has a strong high school resume.
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Parrish players celebrate their first win over Kinston on Saturday at the State Softball Tournament in Montgomery. The teams played three times with the Tornadoes winning the championship game 5-0 to claim the school’s first ever softball championship. Parrish pitcher Grayson Culverson was named the tournament MVP. Photo by Johnathan Bentley
Parrish wins first state softball title
MONTGOMERY – Parrish had to overcome adversity in the form of injuries, the loss of starters and a schedule of challenging opponents — it was all worth it.
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Parrish's long day pays off at state
MONTGOMERY — Slowly, the crowd left Lagoon Park on Saturday.
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Gabby Englebert takes a lead off third base as the Faith Academy catcher keeps on eye on her during their State Softball Tournament game on Saturday. Photo by Johnathan Bentley
Curry takes third in Class 5A; Sumiton Christian goes 1-2 at state
MONTGOMERY — Curry's first trip to the State Softball Tournament ended with a third-place finish Saturday at Lagoon Park in Montgomery.
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Parrish pitcher Grayson Culverson fires a pitch against Fayetteville during the Tornadoes’ opener at the State Softball Tournament in Montgomery on Friday. Culverson threw a six-inning perfect game against the Wolves in a 10-0 win. She also tossed a two-hit shutout in a 4-0 victory over Decatur Heritage. Parrish faces No. 1 Kinston in the winner’s bracket final at 10:30 a.m. today. Photo by Johnathan Bentley
Parrish two wins away from state title
MONTGOMERY — Parrish is halfway home. The Tornadoes got a pair of dominating performances from senior pitcher Grayson Culverson on Friday at the State Softball Tournament in Montgomery.
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Curry’s Kaylee Horton heads home after an RBI hit from Logan Black during Friday’s win over Briarwood Christian. Photo by Johnathan Bentley
Curry, Sumiton Christian stay alive at state
MONTGOMERY — Curry and Sumiton Christian’s state title aspirations are still alive after Friday’s opening day at the State Softball Tournament, but both teams will have to fight their way through t...
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Curry pitcher Ashlee Swindle and teammate Holli McGinnis have pitched the Yellow Jackets to the State Softball Tournament.
Pitchers Swindle, McGinnis: Differing styles, same results
CURRY — Ashlee Swindle goes after the strikeouts. Holli McGinnis relies on her defense.
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Parrish and Sumiton Christian open play at State Softball Tournament
Entering the season, Parrish softball coach Chris Harris kept the goals simple for his team — win the state tournament.
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State softball bracket for area teams
Four area teams will start play in the State Softball Tournament today at Lagoon Park in Montgomery. Class 2A, 4A and 6A teams play Thursday and Friday while Class 1A, 3A and 5A teams play Friday a...
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Corner's Madison McCormack runs to third base during a game in the area tournament. The Yellow Jackets take on Sardis at 9 a.m. today in the opener of the Class 4A State Softball Tournament. Photo by Johnathan Bentley
Corner softball team peaking at right time
There are teams that peak early in the season and fall apart down the stretch.
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New Lynn football coach Jon Randolph puts his team through spring practice last week. Randolph comes to Lynn from Early County High School (Ga.) where he served as the offensive coordinator for the last five years. Photo by Johnathan Bentley
Randolph new football coach at Lynn
LYNN — Jon Randolph shouts out names and directs players. He is a football coach in his element.
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Curry's Shannon Rowe waits to tag out McAdory's Kaleigh Todd (9) on a stolen base attempt in the sixth inning of their game at the North Central Regional Tournament on Saturday. Photo by Johnathan Bentley
Curry makes history with regional win
TUSCALOOSA — Ashlee Swindle went through her wind up and fired her last pitch past the final McAdory hitter.
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Parrish edges Sumiton Christian, earns spot at state by W. Brian Hale

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